How do I find my public IP address so it can be blocked from our website analytics?
To find your IP address, simply visit a site like WhatIsMyIP.com or search "what is my IP" on Google. You are looking for a string of numbers (IPv4) or a longer alphanumeric string (IPv6). Copy these values and complete the Internal IP Exclusions form.
Detailed Instructions
Google Analytics tracks every visit to our site. If our staff visits the site frequently, it inflates our numbers and skews data. By identifying our "digital footprint" (your IP address), we can tell Google to ignore those visits.
1. Identify your Public IP
Note that your "Internal/Private" IP (found in your computer settings) is different from your "Public" IP. We need the Public one.
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Option A: Open Google and type "What is my IP". The result will appear at the very top of the search page.
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Option B: Visit WhatIsMyIP.com.
2. Distinguish between IPv4 and IPv6
You might see two different formats. We prefer both if available:
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IPv4: Looks like
192.168.1.1 -
IPv6: Looks like
2001:db8:3333:4444:5555:6666:7777:8888
3. Remote Work vs. Office
Important Note: If you use a VPN, please turn it off before checking your IP, as the VPN will mask your actual location and provide a server address instead of your true connection.
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In the Office: If you are connected to the office Wi-Fi or Ethernet, everyone usually shares one "Gateway" IP. Only one person needs to report this.
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At Home: If you work remotely, your home IP is unique to your household. If your ISP uses "Dynamic IPs" (addresses that change occasionally), you may need to provide this again if you notice your internal traffic showing up in reports later.
4. Submit Your Information
Once you have copied your IP address(es), please complete the internal exclusion form here: https://ccc.landwithoutlimits.com/ip-exclusions
Your submission allows our team to update the GA4 filters so your testing and site visits don't skew our regional data.